Topic: Economy & Finance — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-26 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SK Telecom CEO Jung Jai-hun said Thursday the company is aiming to bring its market share back to around 40 percent by year-end after last year’s slide that followed a hacking incident, backed by a return to net subscriber growth and stronger shareholder returns.
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[2026-03-26 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-26 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The Philippines' energy market regulator said that it suspended the country's wholesale electricity spot market across all its three grids until further notice.
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[2026-03-26 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), right, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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[2026-03-26 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Thursday announced the temporary suspension of operations of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market in all three grids in the country to help address the energy supply risk and price volatility due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-26 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In early 2026, GAC continued its strong growth momentum in the Asia-Pacific region. Since late January, GAC INTERNATIONAL Philippines has focused on "brand renewal," completing a multi-faceted rollout—from strategy announcement and experience enhancement to channel mobilization—in just over a month. These efforts have laid a solid foundation for deepening local market engagement throughout the year.
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[2026-03-26 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MERCK, a leading science and technology company, hosted its second “She Matters: Women’s Health Summit” at Conrad Manila, bringing together doctors, health care leaders, policymakers and advocates in a shared declaration and call-to-action to improve women’s health across every stage of life and planetary health.
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[2026-03-26 14:27 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The Albanese government has recommended a real-wage increase for almost 3 million workers on minimum and award wages, dismissing claims that the move would be inflationary.
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[2026-03-26 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Patent expiry of blockbuster drug opens door for Chinese drug makers to challenge multinationals in booming weight-loss market
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[2026-03-26 13:54 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-26 13:54 UTC+10:00] [Australian economy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Comments come as the Albanese government said it would back an ‘economically sustainable’ above-inflation minimum wage rise
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[2026-03-26 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Federal Government
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[2026-03-26 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HONG KONG, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PR Newswire has reinforced its Asia‑Pacific distribution network by expanding trusted media partnerships and upgrading its Premium Wire coverage across key markets. This upgrade happened in response to the quickly evolving market affected by Artificial intelligence, generative search, and a fragmented media landscape.
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[2026-03-26 12:25 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 26, 2026 12:25 | News
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[2026-03-26 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SYDNEY, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Australia's renewable penetration continues to rise, large-scale solar plants are increasingly facing negative daytime electricity prices, growing solar curtailment, and higher market volatility in the National Electricity Market (NEM). At the same time, grid operators are placing greater emphasis on system strength, frequency response, and grid stability as inverter-based generation expands.
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[2026-03-26 11:45 UTC+10:00] [CLP Power] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong’s largest electricity supplier attributes rise to changes in actual fuel prices following start of US-Israel war against Iran
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[2026-03-26 11:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Securities companies in South Korea saw their net profit soar 39 percent in 2025 largely due to increased commission income from a sharp gain in stock trading, data showed Thursday.
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[2026-03-26 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: This report is from this week's "Inside India" newsletter, which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse — Subscribe today
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[2026-03-26 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Gulf] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Disruptions from the war could accelerate a shift in the oil trade, threatening the US dollar’s long-held dominance, analysts say
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[2026-03-26 10:15 UTC+10:00] [John Lee] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Allowing semi-private schools to offer places to fee-paying non-local students will help Hong Kong grow as a market for overseas education
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[2026-03-26 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Interest rates] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Fuel supply shock from Iran – not too many wage rises – will be the driver of higher figures in June
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[2026-03-26 08:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Rental vacancy rates remain low and competition for homes is driving strong demand. (AAP: James Ross)
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[2026-03-26 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Khalid Ahmad holds a poster of his 17-year-old son, Walid Ahmad, who died in an Israeli prison, that reads in Arabic, “The hero prisoner Martyr, mercy and eternity for our righteous Martyrs,” in the West Bank town of Silwad, northeast of Ramallah, March 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser, File)
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[2026-03-26 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Hope for a possible end to the war with Iran pushed stocks higher again, while oil prices eased.
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[2026-03-26 07:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s worker remittances have remained stable despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said.
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[2026-03-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The world is shape-shifting. Creating a digital economy, AI readiness, and shaping a globally competitive Sri Lanka takes place at a pivotal moment, where global supply chains are being rewired, traditional work methods are being contested, global political turmoil is taking place, and the race for AI adoption is faster than ever.
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[2026-03-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The escalating conflict between Iran with the United States (US) and Israel continues to have its ripple effect around the world. Sri Lanka is no exception. The government and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake are engaging in continuous efforts to minimise its impact on the economy.
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[2026-03-26 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 7.75%, citing the need to balance stable inflation with emerging global risks, particularly those stemming from escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-26 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Murad Sadygzade, President of the Middle East Studies Center, Visiting Lecturer, HSE University (Moscow).
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[2026-03-26 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the global arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has stepped up efforts to expand Unified Payments Interface (UPI) merchant acceptance in Sri Lanka, aiming to deliver seamless digital payment experiences for Indian tourists while supporting the island’s growing digital economy.
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[2026-03-26 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that due to the rapid increase in fuel prices, micro, small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs (SMIs), who contribute 52% to our country’s economy, are facing severe difficulties and that this increase in fuel prices is having a serious negative and detrimental impact on the production cycle and the demand and supply chain.
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[2026-03-26 06:47 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Melbourne has seen comparatively modest growth in property price over recent years, but renewed investor interest is beginning to build across the city’s housing market. Source: AAP / James Ross
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[2026-03-26 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East (ME), Sri Lanka finds itself at a particularly vulnerable juncture as it carefully navigates a fragile economic recovery. Labour migration offers jobs to counteract the lack of opportunities within the economy. Related micro-level remittances prevent households from dipping back into poverty. Similarly, on a macro level, these remittances, of which about 50% come from ME countries, help build foreign reserves, stabilise the economy, and pay for much-needed imports.
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[2026-03-26 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The ongoing conflict in West Asia (Middle East) is not a distant geopolitical event for Sri Lanka. Its impacts are already evident across the economy—through rising energy costs, pressure on foreign exchange reserves, and growing uncertainty in labour markets. Most visibly, it has contributed to the steady escalation of essential commodity prices, placing increasing strain on ordinary households.
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[2026-03-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pan Asia Bank reinforced its strong commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s export community through its continued partnership with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), as a Strategic Partner of the recently concluded NCE Export Awards.
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[2026-03-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB) conducted its Analysts Earnings Call on March 17, following the release of the financial results and annual report for the full year ended December 31, 2025.
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[2026-03-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB Finance PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited to support the expansion of Sri Lanka’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market through accessible, practica and customer-focused financing solutions.
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[2026-03-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Janashakthi Life, a leading name in the insurance industry and a flagship brand of JXG (Janashakthi Group), entered a strategic partnership with People’s Bank through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), strengthening bancassurance services in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-26 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As the punyakalaya approaches and the sound of the koha fills the air, Cargills Bank is back with its promise of unprecedented savings, adding even more joy and financial flexibility to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations.
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[2026-03-26 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Reinforcing its commitment to recognising financially responsible customers and expanding access to convenient credit facilities, People’s Bank has introduced the ‘PrimeScore Privilege Loan’, an exclusive lending solution designed to reward salaried individuals who maintain an excellent credit history in the country.
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[2026-03-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LB Finance PLC partnered with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) at the two-day PayDigital Kurunegala Campaign held on February 20-21, promoting the adoption of secure and convenient digital payment solutions.
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[2026-03-26 06:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Former Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Marcus Williamson is potentially staring down decades behind bars after he pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to bank robberies.
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[2026-03-26 06:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Uma reportagem do jornal britânico Financial Times afirma que a Volkswagen está em negociações com a empresa israelense de defesa Rafael Advanced Defense Systems para uma possível colaboração que envolveria adaptar uma planta de produção de carros para a fabricação de equipamentos militares .
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[2026-03-26 05:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 26, 2026 05:00 | News
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[2026-03-26 05:00 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: March 26, 2026 05:00 | News
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[2026-03-26 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-26 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Not all homes are faring equally as Melbourne’s auction market starts to slip this autumn, and buyers are cautious about properties that need renovation or have lofty price hopes.
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[2026-03-26 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: An employee works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
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[2026-03-26 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: A jury in Los Angeles determined on Wednesday that Meta and Google were negligent and failed to warn users of the dangers associated with using their platforms, in a case that could have repercussions across the social media and the broader technology market.
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[2026-03-26 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
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